Xi Ran and Xi Yan were completely unaware of Sun Qing's spying actions and thoughts as they walked hand in hand toward the rental apartment.

Sun Qing followed closely behind, and when she saw the two enter the rented room, her eyes flashed with ruthlessness.

"Xi Ran! You don't know how to cherish, so don't blame me for taking Chu Jiangyi back."

As soon as Xi Ran and Xi Yan opened the door, Chu Jiangyi rushed forward and hugged her. In the dark, he couldn't see her face clearly, but he thought to himself, "This little woman has gotten much thicker in just a few days."

He has a strong survival instinct; he wouldn't dare to openly say that his waist is too thick.

After rubbing Xi Ran's waist a few times, something felt increasingly off; it was hard and he could even feel her ribs. Chu Jiangyi pushed her away.

Who are you?

Xi Ran turned on the light switch in the entryway.

Upon seeing who was in the room, Xi Ran was overjoyed. "Why are you back? Didn't you still have more than ten days left to film the short drama?"

Chu Jiang looked at Xi Ran with a pitiful expression. He had come back with great difficulty to ease his longing for his brother-in-law, not to hug him.

She felt incredibly embarrassed just thinking about how she had hugged a man and touched her brother-in-law's waist.

"I just missed you. I don't know what you've been busy with these past few days. Every time I call or video chat, you hang up in a hurry. I was worried that you were having some problems you couldn't solve, so I finished filming my scenes ahead of schedule and came back to see you."

Xi Yan sighed helplessly, "I didn't plan to tell you about this upsetting thing. Now that you're back, let Xi Yan have a good talk with you. I'll go cook."

Chu Jiang was even more puzzled. What major event had happened? His girlfriend had chosen to avoid the matter and left it to Xi Yan. Neither of the siblings seemed to be in a good mental state.

Something really serious must have happened.

Since Xi Ran had asked his future brother-in-law to talk to him, he had no choice but to respect that and was eager to find out.

Chu Jiang saw his girlfriend go into the kitchen to cook, and pulled Xi Yan towards the sofa.

"What happened? Tell me the truth."

Xi Yan pursed his lips. "Nothing serious. Did Xi Zhihui pass away?"

Chu Jiang's pupils dilated suddenly as he stared at his brother-in-law in disbelief.

He disappeared for just over ten days, and a life was lost?

Is it that scary?

Life is unpredictable!

Xi Zhihui was perfectly fine a while ago, how could he suddenly be gone? He was in good health.

Xi Yan sighed, "He may look healthy, but he's riddled with wounds inside. He used to have a beautiful woman by his side and a lovely child, so he was in a good mood and you couldn't tell from his appearance."

"The doctor said that he was already terminally ill, but his condition was well controlled because he was well-nourished and in a good mood. After returning home that day, he found out that Xi Ze was not his biological son and fainted from anger. Little Xi Ze called for an ambulance. When he arrived at the hospital, he was diagnosed with a terminal illness and did not have much time left."

Chu Jiang stroked his chin thoughtfully, "So that's why he rushed to send Xi Ze to the orphanage. It wasn't that he was heartless, but rather that he had a health problem?"

“There’s no point in delving into this now. He’s gone. Besides, I don’t know or want to know if he had any real feelings for Xi Ze. All I know is that he truly had no feelings for me or my sister.”

Chu Jiang patted Xi Yan on the back to comfort him, "Don't think too much. The deceased is gone. How was your college entrance exam?"

" fine!"

Are you confident you can get into Tsinghua University?

"Of course!"

"Ambitious! Impressive! You two siblings are really smart. Your nephews and nieces will definitely be smart in the future. Whether they take after their mother or their uncle, they will be good students."

Xi Yan looked at Chu Jiangyi with suspicion, "Brother Jiangyi! You're planning to get married so soon? And you want to have a child too?"

"Of course, your sister is of marriageable age. We can get the certificate first, and hold the wedding after she graduates."

"Is there really such a rush?"

"Yes, I want her! I've been in a hurry. Your sister is so outstanding, especially after she changed majors. She exudes an irresistible charm. If you mark her early, no one can take her away."

"You really know how to plan!"

"Absolutely. Good girls are best pursued first. Those who try later will definitely suffer. Don't blame your brother-in-law for not reminding you. If you see someone you like at school, don't be shy and go after them. Otherwise, they might snatch her away, and you'll have nowhere to cry."